Jun 29, 2022Member-onlyUh-Oh, Here I Go AgainRoe Vs Wade — Independence — what does it mean? I’m sure everyone would agree with the dictionary definition. At least, that’s what I thought until I looked in the dictionary. Did you know there are sixteen different entries and sub-entries in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for ‘independent’? They defined independence as the quality or…Roe V Wade4 min readRoe V Wade4 min read
May 26, 2022Member-onlyThoughts and PrayersIn response to the Uvalde School Shooting — After the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, a friend of mine from Canada made a snide remark on Facebook about it being time for “thoughts and prayers” in the US followed by several statements about gun-crazy Texans and our obsession with our rights. …Tragedy4 min readTragedy4 min read
May 11, 2022Member-onlyThat One’s MineThe Perils of Parenting — Mother’s Day, and a song by Rodney Atkins, reminded me how proud I am of all my kids whether I gave birth to them or not, and how I will always claim them — no matter what they do. I’m always happy to claim my children when they go above…Family3 min readFamily3 min read
Apr 20, 2022Member-onlyDreaded AlgebraThe Perils of Parenting — My second least favorite words from my teenagers were always, “Mom, I need help with my homework.” I love numbers. I love algebra. To me, it’s one big fun puzzle. Unfortunately, my kids do not share my enthusiasm. Our usual exchange would go like this: I write down the problem…Teenagers2 min readTeenagers2 min read
Apr 18, 2022Member-onlyRoad TripThe Perils of Parenting — If you don’t believe some creatures eat their young, you’ve obviously never hit the open road with teenagers in tow. Every road trip I’ve taken with kids follows the same pattern. We load up the vehicle in high spirits. We’re finally going on a vacation. YAY! I plan lots of…Roadtrip3 min readRoadtrip3 min read
Apr 7, 2022Member-onlyThe Mathematics of ParentingThe Perils of Parenting — Two plus one equals two. Two plus two equals too many. It’s true. Ask any parent who has gone from one child to two children. They will confirm it. When you have two parents and one child, many times it’s not like having a child at all. With just one…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Mar 31, 2022Member-onlyThe Mechanics of Auto MechanicsThe Perils of Parenting — At the end of February we said goodbye to my Uncle Oscar. This story is a tribute to him. Uncle Oscar was the reason all my children — boys and girls both — learned to change their car’s engine oil; change a flat tire; check all the vehicle fluids; and…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Mar 24, 2022Member-onlyAss-u-meThe Perils of Parenting — Assume (verb): supposed to be the case, without proof. Assumption (noun): an assuming that something is true; a fact or statement taken for granted. Dangerous things, assumptions. They always seem to circle back and bite you in the butt. When our youngest son, C, attended Harper High School, the dress…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Mar 22, 2022Member-onlyMr. MomThe Perils of Parenting — Many men stay home and do a fantastic job playing Mr. Mom. Their wives come home after a long day at work to clean kids, a spotless kitchen, and dinner on the table. Other wives aren’t so fortunate. They come home to starving, messy children, and the smell of burning…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Mar 10, 2022Member-onlyThe Dreaded Grocery StoreThe Perils of Parenting — Every parent I know dreads the trip to the grocery store with young ones in tow. Remember the odd items that magically appear in your basket? The loud demands for this, that, or something else? I remember taking my four-year-old daughter and my eighty-one year old grandmother to the grocery…Momlife3 min readMomlife3 min read
